Nuclear Waste News
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NDA celebrates the wealth of nuclear expertise in WalesOn Tuesday 12 March, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) welcomed key Welsh stakeholders, as well as students and academia, to their Innovation and Technology… |
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Nuclear Waste Services Apprenticeship ProgrammeNuclear Waste Services (NWS) Apprenticeship Programme offers a hands-on learning experience in the nuclear sector, surrounded by experienced professionals who can support you throughout your… |
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What is a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)?Geological disposal involves isolating radioactive waste deep underground, inside a suitable rock volume to ensure that no harmful quantities of radioactivity ever reach the surface environment. A… |
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Collaborative project safely disposing of over 1,000 drums of radioactive waste completesNuclear waste reaches the end of the line, making it safer, sooner. A major collaboration between Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) and Nuclear Transport Solutions (… |
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Sellafield high flier urges girls to reach for the skiesDrone expert Amanda Smith marked International Women's Day by representing the UK at a global technology conference. Amanda Smith explained to delegates at an industry summit in Switzerland… |
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NDA group hosts first ever large-scale graduate recruitment eventThe NDA group hosted it's first ever large-scale graduate recruitment event in Manchester, with over 600 candidates in attendance. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group held its… |
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New storage facility at Sellafield takes another step forwardClean up of the Sellafield site has taken another step forward with a new storage facility completing a vital milestone ahead of schedule. This month the £1.5 billion Box Encapsulation Plant… |
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The NWS Strategy Series: Disposing of waste safely, permanently and sooner.Nuclear Waste Services has reached the last instalment of its Strategy Series! Over the course of the last few months, they have dissected their corporate strategy with some of their best experts… |
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Fuel transfer trolley in place at Finnish encapsulation plantThe transfer trolley for moving used fuel transport casks has been installed at Finnish waste management company Posiva's encapsulation plant under construction at Olkiluoto. The trolley -… |
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Why choose a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to dispose of higher activity radioactive waste?Why choose a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to dispose of higher activity radioactive waste? It provides multiple barriers of protection, such as natural geological formations as well as… |
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UK Government inclusion award for Sellafield’s PPP partnershipThe Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield has received a UK Government award for their work in diversity and inclusion. The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) beat off strong… |
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How an NWS apprenticeship can offer skills for life and how apprentices are shaping the future of nuclearAdrienne Kelbie, Independent Chair of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), had what many would consider an unconventional start in the world of nuclear. Working as an administrative temp, she worked her… |
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NDA group event for industry and next generation of nuclear expertsThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research Forum. The NDA is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research… |
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Sellafield Ltd launches new degree apprenticeshipApplications are open for Sellafield Ltd’s new Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship. Starting in September this year, the new scheme is designed to help the organisation… |
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Decommissioning partnership continues to grow and deliver benefitsThe National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are working in partnership on research to support the energy sector to reduce costs and emissions, improve… |
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His Majesty King Charles III Green ApprenticeshipsRecruiting to shape a greener and more sustainable future. A world leader in its field, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for decommissioning the first generation nuclear and… |
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Sellafield Ltd announces £2.8m funding for digital and gaming hubA unique project to transform a derelict local building into a digital and gaming hub has secured multi-million pound backing from Sellafield Ltd and BT. The former Whittles furniture store… |
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Cumbrian firm building for success after Sellafield contract winWilliam King Construction to expand training schemes and employ more people after winning contracts with the Programme and Project Partners. The Cleator Moor company in West Cumbria, with… |
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NDA achieves Menopause Friendly AccreditationThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation in recognition of its work to foster an inclusive culture and put in place the right support for… |
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NWS welcomes formation of South Holderness GDF Working GroupNuclear Waste Services (NWS) has welcomed the formation of a new Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Working Group in South Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, to begin engagement about whether… |
